Why Americans Should Focus on Court Victories in a Heated Election Year
In an election year when Americans who value religious freedom could justifiably feel waves of anxiety, it’s no time to panic. Instead, it’s a good time to redouble our focus on the most reliable ingredients to guarding our freedom. Consider that while elections are vital, politicians promise much and usually […]
State of Iowa Claims Right to Control How Churches Preach, Teach, and Operate Their Facilities—First Liberty Demands Exemption
In a move that First Liberty attorneys call a “massive violation” of the First Amendment, the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (CRC) claims churches are generally not exempt from the state’s sexual orientation and gender identity law. The Iowa CRC requires places of public accommodation, which includes most churches, to: Allow patrons […]
Three Supreme Court Justices Warn of “Ominous Sign” in Rejection of Pharmacy Case
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to review the case of Stormans v. Wiesman, in which Washington state pharmacists challenged a regulation requiring them to sell abortion-inducing drugs. The pharmacists contended that being forced to provide the abortion-inducing drugs would violate their faith, as well as their oath to “do no […]
FALLOUT & FUTURE: A Year After the Supreme Court Marriage Decision, Where is Your Religious Freedom Headed?
One year ago, the Supreme Court redefined marriage in the 5-4 decision in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, with vast dangers for religious freedom. First Liberty Institute was prepared with a 5-point plan. How has our plan—and your religious freedom—fared? And where might our first freedom be headed in […]
SUDDEN IMPACT: Defense of assaulted veteran sparks public outrage!
Last week the U.S. Air Force endured a sudden blitz of negative publicity from the case of First Liberty client Oscar Rodriguez. As reported in Liberty Watch and across the nation’s news media, Rodriguez, a decorated 33-year Air Force veteran, was thrown out of a fellow airman’s retirement ceremony. Indeed, […]
33-Year Veteran Assaulted and Forcibly Removed by Air Force over Speech that Mentions “God”
On June 20, 2016, First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter to the United States Air Force on behalf of Oscar Rodriguez, Jr., a decorated 33-year Air Force veteran. Rodriguez was invited to give a flag-folding speech at a private military retirement ceremony held at Travis Air Force Base, but […]
